TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The wars that inspired Game of Thrones - Alex Gendler
Beginning around 1377, medieval England was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families, which spanned generations and involved a massive cast of characters, complex motives and shifting loyalties. Sound familiar? Alex Gendler...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: The Birds and the Bees ... Literally
Matthew Gaydos, producer of Animal Wonders, The Financial Diet, and Sexplanations, faces off against Hank Green! Watch them show off their knowledge of the birds and the bees, literally!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Birth of a nickname - John McWhorter
Where do nicknames come from? Why are Ellens called Nellie and Edwards Ned? It's all a big misunderstanding from the early days of the English language, a misunderstanding that even the word nickname itself derives from. John McWhorter...
Curated Video
Battle of Cadzand, 1337 ⚔ The day that sparked the Hundred Years' War ⚔ Hundred Years' War series
Battle of Cadzand, 1337 ⚔ The day that sparked the Hundred Years' War ⚔ Hundred Years' War series
Curated Video
Landmarks - Westminster Abbey
WESTMINSTER ABBEY FOR CENTURIES WESTMINSTER ABBEY HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE IN BRITAIN. IT WAS HOME TO PARLIAMENT DURING THE 14TH CENTURY AND HAS SEEN THE CORONATION OF EVERY MONARCH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TWO.
Curated Video
Changes to British Royal Titles Since the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Changes to British Royal Titles Since the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Curated Video
Who Would Be King of England Today According to Henry VIII's Will?
Who Would Be King of England Today According to Henry VIII's Will?
Weird History
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Princes in the Tower
For over half a millennium, the mysterious disappearance of the Princes in the Tower - 12-year-old King Edward V and his 9-year-old brother, Richard, the Duke of York - has been considered a treacherous murder committed by their uncle,...
Curated Video
The Bone Wars: Edward Drinker Cope & Othniel Marsh
Learn about the dinosaur bone wars between famed paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh.
Wonderscape
The Later Wives of Henry VIII
Learn about Henry VIII’s marriages to Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, and how his tumultuous quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious and political landscape. Discover the influence of his last wife,...
Curated Video
King Alfred and the Fall of Viking Dominance in England
In the late ninth century, the Vikings solidified their hold on settlements like Jorvik (York), leaving Wessex as the last English kingdom free from their control. Under the leadership of King Alfred, who won a decisive victory at the...
The Guardian
The Canonisation of Derek Jarman
In 1991, Derek Jarman was the most prominent person in the UK living openly with HIV. He was outspoken, radical and unapologetically queer. In the eyes of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, he was the perfect antidote to Ian McKellen’s...
Curated Video
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II: A Lifetime of Duty and Devotion
This video provides a glimpse into the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, showcasing her unwavering dedication to her role as the monarch of the United Kingdom. From her early years and unexpected ascension to the throne...
Curated Video
William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
Curated Video
The Rise and Triumphs of Duke William of Normandy: A Tale of Conquest and Resilience
This video recounts the early struggles and triumphs of Duke William of Normandy, including his marriage to Matilda of Flanders and his conflicts with powerful enemies like Guy of Brion and King Henry. Despite facing challenges from...
Curated Video
Battle of Dunbar, 1296 First War of Scottish Independence (Part 1) DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Dunbar, 1296 First War of Scottish Independence (Part 1) DOCUMENTARY
Curated Video
The Battle of Hastings: The Conquest of England
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the invading Norman forces led by Duke William of Normandy defeated the Anglo-Saxon army under King Harold Godwinson. The...
Curated Video
The Great Raid of 1355: Edward of Woodstock's Trail of Fire and Blood
This video describes the events of the Great Raid of 1355 led by the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, in France. The raid resulted in widespread destruction of villages, towns, and cities, leaving a lasting impact on the French Crown...
Curated Video
Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
Curated Video
Battle of Falkirk: William Wallace and the Scottish Resistance
This video provides a detailed account of the events surrounding William Wallace's raid into England in 1297, his subsequent knighthood and appointment as guardian of Scotland, and the decisive Battle of Falkirk in 1298 where Wallace's...
Curated Video
Battle of Loudoun Hill: The Rise of Robert the Bruce
This video details the rise of Robert the Bruce, from his early alliances with England to his eventual crowning as King of Scotland in 1306. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including defeats at the hands of the English, Robert...
Curated Video
Facial Reconstructions of Elizabeth Woodville & King Edward IV - What did they really look like?
Welcome to the mini of the Wars of the Roses video we posted last week: • The Real Story Behind Game of Thrones... Today we will reveal re-creations of Edward, and his wife of legendary beauty, Elizabeth Woodville, for those that don't...